enable

permettere, consentire

Fare in modo che qualcuno o qualcosa possa compiere un’azione.

In inglese semplice: To make it possible for someone or something to do something.

• This tool enables faster communication.
• The ramp enabled her to enter the building.
• Will this software enable users to share files?

Come si usa: enable someone/something to do something (The grant enabled us to buy new equipment.)

Sinonimi: allow, permit, facilitate

Contrari: prevent

Espressioni comuni: enable someone to, enable access, enable communication

attivare, abilitare

Mettere in funzione un’opzione o una funzione per poterla usare.

In inglese semplice: To turn on a feature or function so that it can be used.

• Please enable notifications.
• I enabled the security feature yesterday.
• How do I enable automatic updates?

Sinonimi: activate, turn on

Contrari: disable

Espressioni comuni: enable notifications, enable bluetooth, enable a feature

favorire, assecondare

Aiutare qualcuno o giustificarlo, permettendogli così di continuare un comportamento dannoso.

In inglese semplice: To let someone continue harmful behavior by helping them or making excuses for them.

• Her excuses enable his bad behavior.
• They enabled his addiction by giving him money.
• Are we helping her or enabling her drinking?

Come si usa: enable someone to do something (Paying his debts enabled him to keep gambling.)

Sinonimi: encourage, support

Espressioni comuni: enable an addict, enable bad behavior, enable someone's addiction